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September 2021
Intro to Canadian Supplement Writing Workshop
One event on September 26, 2020 at 9:00 am
One event on October 3, 2020 at 9:00 am
One event on October 28, 2020 at 5:30 pm
One event on May 1, 2021 at 9:00 am
One event on May 15, 2021 at 9:00 am
One event on July 19, 2021 at 10:00 am
One event on August 16, 2021 at 2:00 pm
One event on August 30, 2021 at 10:00 am
One event on September 18, 2021 at 9:00 am
One event on October 2, 2021 at 9:00 am
This three-hour session introduces students to writing components for Canadian applications. The session will include a presentation that outlines the typical essay and supplemental writing prompts required by major Canadian universities and programs (e.g. UBC, Queen's, Western). During this presentation, session leaders will also provide writing and time management strategies and sample essays from previous years' successful applications. Students will then be given time to brainstorm and engage in practice writing exercises. Options Solutions writing coaches will give students one-on-one…
Find out more »Video Interview Workshop
One event on October 23, 2021 at 10:00 am
One event on November 6, 2021 at 10:00 am
One event on December 7, 2021 at 4:00 pm
One event on December 29, 2021 at 10:00 am
This three-hour session prepares students for the video interview components of university applications. Programs that require the video interview include commerce at UBC, the University of Toronto, and York University, as well as engineering at the University of Toronto, McMaster and Waterloo, among others. The session will include a presentation that outlines the video interview requirements for each university, as well as a practical guide for successfully completing the interviews. During the session, students will have the opportunity to tackle…
Find out more »October 2021
Intro to Canadian Supplement Writing Workshop
One event on September 26, 2020 at 9:00 am
One event on October 3, 2020 at 9:00 am
One event on October 28, 2020 at 5:30 pm
One event on May 1, 2021 at 9:00 am
One event on May 15, 2021 at 9:00 am
One event on July 19, 2021 at 10:00 am
One event on August 16, 2021 at 2:00 pm
One event on August 30, 2021 at 10:00 am
One event on September 18, 2021 at 9:00 am
One event on October 2, 2021 at 9:00 am
This three-hour session introduces students to writing components for Canadian applications. The session will include a presentation that outlines the typical essay and supplemental writing prompts required by major Canadian universities and programs (e.g. UBC, Queen's, Western). During this presentation, session leaders will also provide writing and time management strategies and sample essays from previous years' successful applications. Students will then be given time to brainstorm and engage in practice writing exercises. Options Solutions writing coaches will give students one-on-one…
Find out more »Canadian Application Workshop
One event on October 22, 2021 at 9:00 am
One event on November 6, 2021 at 12:00 pm
One event on November 20, 2021 at 1:00 pm
The application process can be complicated and confusing. These sessions are designed for students who want assistance completing their Canadian post-secondary applications in a constructive and supportive environment. Our educational consultants will lead students through completing the application process step-by-step and answer any questions that arise along the way. Please bring to each session: A laptop computer Your finalized list of post-secondary schools and programs Your PEN (personal education number) Your SIN (social insurance number) Credit card information: number, expiration…
Find out more »Canadian Application Workshop
One event on October 22, 2021 at 9:00 am
One event on November 6, 2021 at 12:00 pm
One event on November 20, 2021 at 1:00 pm
The application process can be complicated and confusing. These sessions are designed for students who want assistance completing their Canadian post-secondary applications in a constructive and supportive environment. Our educational consultants will lead students through completing the application process step-by-step and answer any questions that arise along the way. Please bring to each session: A laptop computer Your finalized list of post-secondary schools and programs Your PEN (personal education number) Your SIN (social insurance number) Credit card information: number, expiration…
Find out more »Video Interview Workshop
One event on October 23, 2021 at 10:00 am
One event on November 6, 2021 at 10:00 am
One event on December 7, 2021 at 4:00 pm
One event on December 29, 2021 at 10:00 am
This three-hour session prepares students for the video interview components of university applications. Programs that require the video interview include commerce at UBC, the University of Toronto, and York University, as well as engineering at the University of Toronto, McMaster and Waterloo, among others. The session will include a presentation that outlines the video interview requirements for each university, as well as a practical guide for successfully completing the interviews. During the session, students will have the opportunity to tackle…
Find out more »Canadian Application Workshop
The application process can be complicated and confusing. These sessions are designed for students who want assistance completing their Canadian post-secondary applications in a constructive and supportive environment. Our educational consultants will lead students through completing the application process step-by-step and answer any questions that arise along the way. Please bring to each session: A laptop computer Your finalized list of post-secondary schools and programs Your PEN (personal education number) Your SIN (social insurance number) Credit card information: number, expiration…
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Video Interview Workshop
One event on October 23, 2021 at 10:00 am
One event on November 6, 2021 at 10:00 am
One event on December 7, 2021 at 4:00 pm
One event on December 29, 2021 at 10:00 am
This three-hour session prepares students for the video interview components of university applications. Programs that require the video interview include commerce at UBC, the University of Toronto, and York University, as well as engineering at the University of Toronto, McMaster and Waterloo, among others. The session will include a presentation that outlines the video interview requirements for each university, as well as a practical guide for successfully completing the interviews. During the session, students will have the opportunity to tackle…
Find out more »Canadian Application Workshop
One event on October 22, 2021 at 12:00 pm
One event on November 6, 2021 at 12:00 pm
One event on November 20, 2021 at 1:00 pm
The application process can be complicated and confusing. These sessions are designed for students who want assistance completing their Canadian post-secondary applications in a constructive and supportive environment. Our educational consultants will lead students through completing the application process step-by-step and answer any questions that arise along the way. Please bring to each session: A laptop computer Your finalized list of post-secondary schools and programs Your PEN (personal education number) Your SIN (social insurance number) Credit card information: number, expiration…
Find out more »ACT/SAT Mock Exams and Debriefs
One event on November 18, 2021 at 12:00 am
One event on November 27, 2021 at 12:00 am
One event on January 27, 2022 at 12:00 am
One event on February 24, 2022 at 12:00 am
One event on May 19, 2022 at 12:00 am
Join us for a 4-hour exam, exam marking (including customized essay marking), and a 3-hour debrief. Each student is given a cover sheet to help them understand their successes and identify their areas needing improvement. In order to get an accurate estimate of a student’s abilities, we use only officially released ACT and SAT exams. Taking practice tests helps students prepare for the stamina required on test day. We recommend EVERYONE (even those who have completed a PSAT) take a…
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